Viktor Hovland stole the show during the traditional WAGs Ryder Cup photo – despite being the only single member of Team Europe.
The Norwegian sensation didn't let his relationship status bother him after bagging 3.5 points in the dominant Team Europe victory – comically posing for a snap alongside vice captain Jose Maria Olazabal. He then fronted the photo of just the wives and partners while holding the iconic trophy – to the delight of fans.
The 16 other halves beamed with smiles as the 26-year-old lay down for an instantly iconic picture that was posted to social media by Team Europe. One fan said in response: "The man, the myth, the legend." A second added: "I love Viktor Hovland #RyderCup2023 Well in the boys."
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A third posted: "Ok this is absolutely priceless." A fourth wrote: "Viktor Hovland is brilliant. Favourite sports star at the moment. Never change Viktor."
The tweet brought in more than 100,000 views within just minutes of going live, with Hovland already one of the biggest stars in the sport.
Ranked third in the world, Hovland tied second at the PGA Championship earlier this year before his Ryder Cup heroics under captain Luke Donald.
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The Oklahoma State University alumni started playing golf at the age of just seven and turned professional in 2019 – already pocketing £36million in prize money.
At the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Italy, Hovland beat Max Homa and Brian Harman alongside Ludvig Aberg in the foursomes before a tied game alongside Tyrell Hatton against Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth in fourball.
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Hovland and Aberg then made history with a 9&7 win over Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka – winning his Sunday singles over Collin Morikawa after losing in the Saturday fourball.
Another fine performance came from Rory McIlroy – who has promised another victory in 2025 – this time on US soil.
He said: "One of the biggest accomplishments in sport right now is winning an away Ryder Cup. That's what we're going to do at Bethpage."
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